RE: Snow

["Steve Tyng" <stevet-at-stcharlesmd.com>]

The radio operator was the rearward driver for the S103.  Supposedly the S103 could 
go the same speed in either direction.

Something else to consider.  The short wheelbase, or should I saw track base, and 
wide stance on the S103 will make it an easer turning model.  Turning in place is a 
real challenge for these things.

Steve, T005



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From: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com [mailto:tanks-at-rctankcombat.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 3:50 PM
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Subject: SV: Snow


Hi!

No harm inteneded but I would like to clearify that the S 103 tank is SWEDISH, not 
Swiss. Switzerland is where they make the watches and have the nice tax levels, 
Sweden is were Volvo, Saab, Roxette etc comes from  and the taxes are among the 
highest in the world. And yes, the S tank comes with a earth mover and has like you 
already pointed some advantages when used from concealed firing places. However, my 
friend did his military service as driver one of those tanks and he says that the S 
tank clearly is one of the worst tanks ever produced with respect to offensive 
capabilities, not being able to fire while moving. Not being able to fire unless 
having the whole vehicle pointing in the direction of the enemy obviosuly has some 
disadvantages, so to overcome this they actually are fitted with dual drive 
controlls, so that hte gunner(or was it the commander, not sure) can sit backwards 
and drive the tank backwards with full visiblity! Also the fixed pipe has a number 
of disadvantages when it come to moving over terrain. They had to go 45 degrees over 
ditches/trenches as they otherwise would dig the pipe into the wall on the opposing 
side, among others. Nowadays, what's left of the Swedish Defence Forces drives 
Leopard2A5, a much better tank than the S and the Centurions previously used.

So, this is not meant to to in anyway take away your entusiam for your project, I 
think it is a great project, especially with the suspension system being an 
interresting challenge.

Just wanted to clearify the Swiss/Sweden thing. Good luck with your model and please 
post pictures of the tank as soon as you have some available.

Best regards

Fredrik


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Ämne: Re: Snow

The Swiss 103 comes with a earth mover.  The idea is that when a tank is not moving 
it is buried up to the turret, so that only the gun is exposed. That would give 
about a two inch target on my tank.  Hmmmmm, Has anyone thought of building 1/6 
scale houses, bridges and other items that would make it a little more interesting?  
The houses could be shells of buildings that were hit by bombs

Has anyone given thought to tank tactics?  Different formations used while on the 
move. How to set up a tank ambush. You know the good stuff.



 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn & Jaime" <sjrice426-at-cox.net>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: Snow


> Believe it or not the mind is going in all directions to figure a way
to
> create an earth mover.  Although it may not be practical in combat it
would
> be a nice addition.  Once I have established a tough drive system and
the
> means for hydraulics I will share my M60A1 Rise with the group.  I
need to
> be certain I am not chasing a hopeless dream.
>
> Shawn (the wheels are at a turtles pace) Rice
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Tyng <stevet-at-stcharlesmd.com>
> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 2:17 AM
> Subject: RE: Snow
>
>
> > Geoff wrote:
> >
> > >What with all the snow on the east coast, I'm waiting for someone
to
> announce that they are making a 1/6-scale M9 Armored Combat Earthmover
to
> clear the way for their tank.
> >
> > NYET! We Russians just weld a blown out Tabby turret to the front of
our
> MIGHTY T34 and use it as a plow!  When we are done plowing with it, we
line
> our latrines with it.  ;-)
> >
> > Steve 'Better Red than Tri-Pact' Tyng
> >
> >
> >
>
>